Romney can retire later

10:13 AM,
Dec. 10, 2012

Dana Milbank

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Dana Milbank

The nation is heading toward the "fiscal cliff," but have no fear: Mitt Romney is coming to the rescue - of Marriott International Inc.

In his first public comments since election night, the defeated Republican presidential nominee issued a statement Monday announcing his next step. An appeal to national unity? A charitable initiative?

No, he announced that he was rejoining the hotel chain's board of directors. "It is an honor to once again be able to serve in the company of leaders like Bill Marriott," said Romney's statement, distributed by Marriott. ...